CHAPEL BULLETIN
MAY 10, 2015
he mission statement of our church comes directly from Matthew 28:18, where Jesus calls us to “make
disciples.” In the context that Jesus first uttered this command, it was a radical statement. No one made
disciples; they made rabbis. When Jesus calls us to make disciples, He is calling us to engage in a perpetual
process. We must learn how to be disciples, that is, how to follow Jesus for the long haul.
In the book of Psalms, we find a group of passages known as the “Songs of Ascents.” Psalms 120-134 were
sung as pilgrims journeyed to Jerusalem to “ascend” the steps of the Temple. They were written to keep people
on track mentally, emotionally and spiritually as they traveled toward placing God’s presence at the center
of their lives. Centuries have passed, and the content of these songs still has the wisdom to nudge us back on
track as we journey toward having God’s presence, Jesus Himself, at the center of our lives. The themes they
touch on are timeless. The practices they advise are enduring. The wisdom they provide is durable. We will
read them, pray them and even sing some of them as we seek to make sure our discipleship process stays the
course for the long haul.
Order of Worship • May 10, 2015 • Mother’s Day
Prelude: Rejoice, the Lord Is King
Call to Worship: Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee
Welcome: Ted Cornell, Minister of Worship
Recognition of Mothers
Child Dedication and Prayer: Travis Simone, Lead Pastor
9 a.m.: Anne Noelle Smethurst ( John and Jen)
Benjamin Richard Sleeth (Will and Rachel)
11 a.m.: Savannah Jane Alford and Aiden Lee Weil
(Amanda Howington)
Henry James Allan (Brian and Kimberly)
Celebration and Worship
Creation Sings the Father’s Song
No One Higher
Lessons for the Long Haul: Student Ministries’ Edition
Choral Offertory: Nothing But the Blood
Beverly McCoy, violin
Hymn 203: And Can It Be (v. 1 & 4) – Vance Stallings
Scripture Reading: Psalm 126 (p. 613)
Tommy Vereb, Pastoral Intern
Morning Message: Joy – Rich Sylvester, Associate Pastor
Song of Reflection: Psalm 126 (Although We Are Weeping)
Benediction
MUSICIANS
Leader
Lynette Nice
Vocals
Janelle Nice
Piano/Organ
Marcia Budnikas
Acoustic Guitar/Vocals
Tommy Vereb
Electric Guitar
Doug DeBerry
Banjo/Mandolin
Peter Budnikas
Bass Guitar
Glenn Lavender
Drums
Russell Edwards
CHORAL DIRECTOR
Ted Cornell
CHORAL
ACCOMPANISTS
Piano
Nancy Luzar
Organ
Marcia Budnikas
You are invited to meet
with members of
our Prayer Team
at the platform steps
following the service.
WELCOME THE NEWEST
MEMBERS OF THE CHAPEL
We believe membership is an important part
of a person’s journey of faith and demonstrates
growing commitment to Christ’s work in
the world through His Church. For more
information on becoming a member of the
Chapel, contact Sue Starr at 941-1224 or
[email protected].
We would love to hear from you! Please fill out
the form below and leave it in the offering plate
or the prayer boxes at the exits.
First-time Guest
Returning Guest
Regular Attendee
Please update my information
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NAME
CITY
STATE
ZIP
TEAR HERE
ADDRESS
KARL & SHARON LAWRENCE &
DAVIDSON
BRITTANY HAJEK
EMAIL
PHONE
AGE CATEGORY:
41-50
51-60
STAGE OF LIFE:
Single Parent
18-22
61-70
Single
Widowed
23-30
71+
31-40
Married
Military
I WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION ABOUT:
Small Groups
A relationship with Jesus
Serving
Monthly Meet and Greet
Membership
Baptism
Other:
GAYE SMITH
OLIVE SWILLEY
LAMONTE &
LISA TUCKER
COLLEGE GRADUATES
ADULT BIBLE CLASS:
SPIRITUAL BATTLE
Begins Today! Sunday, May 10 at 10:45 a.m.
Room 120, Facilitator: Joe Webers
We will explore how the Scriptures instruct us to
follow Jesus’ example when in spiritual battle.
YOUNG @ HEART LUNCHEON
Wednesday, May 13 from Noon–2 p.m.
Woodward Hall, Speaker: Don Swope –
What God Has for You; Music: Doris Dawson’s
Group. Contact: Bridget Brumfield, 258-3879
or register online: wcchapel.org/registration
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
July 20–24 from 9 a.m.–Noon
For children in rising K–Grade 5.
(Preschool program for children of
volunteers only). Child registration
begins June 1. Register to volunteer online:
wcchapel.org/register
MOM’S MORNING OUT
2015-2016 SIGNUPS
(16 months–3 years) Mondays and Wednesdays,
Sept.–May from 9:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Contact:
Cindy Hogan, 941-1218, [email protected]
or register online: wcchapel.org/registration
C
ongratulations to our college
seniors on their upcoming
graduations. It has been an absolute
joy to have you involved in this community
throughout your college tenure. Thank
you for being willing to serve and be served
by the Chapel family. It will be exciting to
witness where God will take you, and how
He will use you from here.
“I had never been involved in a church
until I went to college, and I have been
in awe of the amazing community at the
Chapel. God has blessed me incredibly
through this community, and I have
grown so much as a Christian through the
many relationships that I have had with
my peers, mentors, and ministry leaders.
I will miss the Chapel when I leave
Williamsburg, but I am so thankful that
it showed me what a great community is
supposed to look like. Thank you all for
giving me a great four years!”
— Liz Brown
William & Mary, Class of ’15
Tribe Fellowship Leader
High School Small Group Leader
Prayer Request
PRAYER
TEAR HERE
CONGO MISSION TRIP
(AUG. 29–SEPT. 8)
INTEREST MEETING
Tuesday, May 12 at 7 p.m., Room 118
Bishop Désiré has invited us to help equip local
pastors in counseling. Please consider applying
for this trip if you have experience in this area,
or are just interested in meeting our partners in
ministry and learning from them. We will also
be visiting the feeding center that we support
in Mudaka. Contact: Daniel Peyton,
[email protected]
To submit a written request, please place this
form in the offering plate or the prayer boxes
at the exits. You may also submit your prayer
requests by contacting: [email protected],
229-7152.
You are invited to meet with members of our
Prayer Team at the platform steps following the
service. Prayer Teams pray weekly for prayer
requests. To submit requests online or inquire
about joining the Prayer Team, please visit:
wcchapel.org/prayer
PASTORAL CARE
If you are in need of pastoral care, contact:
John Green, [email protected]. To see a list
of care ministries, visit:
wcchapel.org/resources/caresupport
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EMAIL/PHONE
2015 GENERAL FUND OFFERING SUMMARY
as of May 3
BUDGET
ACTUAL
VARIANCE
JAN.-APRIL
MAY
ANNUAL 2015
$1,216,042
$1,128,402
- $ 87,640
$ 330,253
$ 103,985
- $ 226,268
$ 3,800,000
NOTE: All Giving – Please make checks payable to Williamsburg Community Chapel. Please use the
memo area of your check to indicate designations. All undesignated checks are credited to the General
Fund. Contact: Eileen Grant, 941-1566, [email protected]
ONLINE GIVING
Give one-time gifts or set up recurring gifts online:
wcchapel.org/giving
OUR MISSION & VISION MATT. 28:19-20, EPH. 4:12-13
Williamsburg Community Chapel is an interdenominational family of faith called to make
disciples of Jesus Christ by: meeting people where they are on their spiritual journey (
),
getting people into God’s Word and God’s Word into people (
), and preparing believers for
works of service to foster unity and maturity in the Body of Christ (
).
3899 John Tyler Hwy.
Williamsburg, VA 23185
757-229-7152
CONDOLENCES: We would like to extend our
prayers and sympathy to Kelley MacDonald and her
family on the passing of Kelley’s father, Allen Kelley,
and to Phyllis Hendrix and her family on the passing
of her mother-in-law, Jean Hendrix.